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RICHMOND PLANET MAY 17, 1923 VOL. XL. NO. 31 SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS (Preston News Service.) (By John T. Clark, Ph. B.) Another Slant at Causes for Negro Migration From the South. The following are excerpts from a letter received by the Urban League of Pittsburgh from a farmer in Georgiagir. After explaining the plans of a whole colony of Negroes to migrate North during the spring of 1924 and giving the causes for wanting assistance in getting located, he continues "at this time we are busy growing watermelons and ...want your help in providing a medium thru which we can ship to wholesalers or consumers." In answer to a letter from us requesting information concerning the amount of crop he and neighboring farmers will be able to ship and upon what terms, we received the following letter. "...we can begin shipping about June 15th, two carloads a week for several weeks, of the best melons. Our terms are $25 a car load f. o. b...." In addition to the signature of our correspondent the letter bore five other names and addresses purporting to be the endorsement of the above statements, by two prominent white men and three other Negro melon growers. On June 16th the largest dealer in Pittsburgh estimated that the average car load contains 1,000 melons and that the best Georgia melons sold that morning at $500 a car load in Pittsburgh. It is unreasonable to believe that freight charges and commissions on a car load of melons would amount to $475, while the farmer who planted cultivated, collected and hauled them to the railroad can be properly repaid by getting $25 out of this $500 transaction. This farmer indicated that such an arrangement would be much better than what they received from their 10:04 Georgia agents last year. (Corre spondence in files of Pjttsburgh Urban Learne.) (In the North.) The following is a part of a statement made by a Negro connected with the Employment, Safety and Welfare Departments of a large steel concern in reply to our question as to whener Negroes were getting into the higher skilled and better paying jobs. "... only three days ago, a Mehary graduate, who had formerly worked for us was employed into the plant as assist ant chemist; recently we have employed a colored girl as a stenographer in the Stationery department. We have a Negro electric welder who averages more than $20 a day. Two weeks ago we placed at work three crewes of riveters and bucklers on steel barges. This is in keeping with the company's policy to gradually give to the Negroes employed in our plant any job they are capable of handling." Ten months ago this company had about the worst reputation among Negro workman of any plant in the Pittsburgh district. Heavy penalties on labor agents, fire speeches by prominent southerners, even increased appropriations for Negro schools or the actual working out of the most of the plans of the Interracial Commission will have but Pittle effect in checking the migrator with the work and wage differential between the North and South as obvious as the two above "slants" indicate FINDS AFRICANS ARE MORE MODEST THAN U. S. GIRLS. FINDS AFRICANS ARE MORE MODEST THAN U. S. GIRLS. (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill., June 21—According to a statement issued last Thursday after noon by Mrs. Rose Rosehart, a return ed missionary from West Coast, Africa. African girls are decidedly more modest than American girls. Mrs. Rosehart said, "I have been stationed in Sierra Leone for the past six years. African women wear clothes that cover up and to their everlasting credit are much more modest than American girls and women." You speak of flappers in Africa, yes there are a few, but they are exceedingly rare, and they use blue paste in stead of rouge. I must confess that those supposedly heathen women are far in advance of American women, especially when it comes to modesty. FEDERAL JURY RETURNS VERDICT AFTER TEN HOURS DELIBERATION AT CONCLUSION OF A LENGTHY AND SENSATIONAL TRIAL Marcus Garvey is convicted. Elie Garcia, Orlando Thompson and George Tobias, his co-defendants are free. Garvey was found guilty on the third count of the second indictment in that he used the mails in a conspiracy to defraud one Benny Danzig, 34 West 11th street, New York City. The letter offered for sale stock in the Black Star Line, an alleged fraudulent concern. Thus, after a most exciting trial and the expenditure of millions of dollars on both sides, the Provisional President of Africa was convicted on the strength of a single letter. Danzig a railroad porter, had bought five shares of stock in the Black Star Line. New York, June 15.—A new note entered the trial of Marcus Garvey yesterday, one more harmonious and deeper than all the comic toothing versatile Marcus has been able to inject during the intermingle weeks of his prominence. It came not from Marcus at all, but from Henry Lincoln Johnson, the benign, the patriarchal and altogether admirable counsel for defendant, Elic Garcia, in the course of his summing up before the jury. It was his great hour and he made the most of it. He used such an easy, confident flow of words, so rich in allusion, so quaintly humorous in ination that Judge Mack was forced to chuckle and the jury to forget they had been sitting in their twelve seats for several hundred inconsecutive hours. Suddenly, Mr. Johnson swept into a passionate justification of not only the defendants but of his race. The jury sat up. Even the dark gathering in the rear of the court, which has been noticeable only for its stolidity and uniformity since the trial opened, swayed with emotion. DEPLORES STATUS OF NEGRO "Gentlemen," he cried, his voice vi brating, "you can't have an idea what it means to be a Negro in these days—the ignominy of it. You can't have! If every Negro could put every dime, every penny, that he has earned into the sea, and if he might get in exchange the knowledge that he was somebody, that he meant something in this world, the respect of the world, he would do it gladly. The black man does not live, who does not hope that his children may be established in a settled business, who does not pray that this hideous curtain of heil and hate may some day be lifted from his children. I hope it for my children. So does every black man for his." Outside in City Hall Park a band was playing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in honor of Flay Day and the sound of hundreds of children singing the national anthem came in through the open indows. Mr. Johnson flattered his opponent, Prosecutor Mattuck, with a whole string of adjectives—"bright, brilliant, shrewd, resourceful, able" and others. He quoted Shakespeare, Milton and the Iliad and by way of variety he added some Negro stories in dialect. He said that if the Black Star Lily had been able to float the Phyllis Wheatley—the last ship of the ill-fated string—the corporation would have been flourishing now. He com pared the Phyllis Wheatley and its relation to the line to a proverb about a horseshoe nail "which ruined the shoe which ruined the foot, which killed the horse." WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AFRICA. "Why, if the Phyllis Wheatley had sailed the seas, Josiah Cookburne and Marcus Garvie would have been far away over yonder in Africa enjoying the tropical breezes." he explained and gave Judge Mack the opportunity to observe that tropic breezes may be found in a New York Federal courtroom. To the accompaniment of vigorous hand clapping that made the walls echo Mr. Johnson death in stringent fashion with the various sea captains who had sailed under the Black Star flag. Josiah Cookburne, "lord of the RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1923 seas;" Hugh Mulzac, Adrian Richard son of the shill voice, were each pick up upon, none too gently. Th story of the cruise of the Yarmouth and her alcoholic load was something Mr. John son would have liked not to have aired in court. "Bought, rummed and sunk" was his version ci the tale. He also referred to the amusement of the court to the classic message the crew of that argyos sent back by radio: "We are drinking, we are sinking, soused off Cape May." He told how District Attorney Mattrek had once come to him in a "conception fit" regarding a witness and sang a ballad about taking him up tenderly. OULD HAPPEN ONLY HERE. As for Watkins a witness who was once counsel for the Black Star Line, he dismissed him thus: "Never, gentlemen, have I seen any body but little Watkins who made his only avocation in life that of notary public. It couldn't happen except in New York." Lawyer Matthews also alired his views upon the case, especially as they affected his client, George Tobias. He argued along the same lines as Mr. Johnson, declaring no evidence had been brought out that Tobias had ever used the malis to defraud and that the misadventures of the Black Star line, however had marked the beginning of an epoch for the Negroes in America. (N. Y. Tribune.) We, the members of Geo. A. Custer Post No. 11 and W. A. Hankins Camp No. 6 U. S. W. V. Hankins Camp Auxi- lary forming the Memorial Associa- tion take this means to thank the churches and friends in assisting them in their effort in decorating the graves at the National Cemetery May 30th, 1923. Total amount donated $109.37; total expense $103.17; Balance in Treasury $6.20. This balance is to pay the tax for the Custer Post No. 11. Respectfully yours, RICHARD DAVIS, Commander Camp No. 11. Jas. Pondexter, Commander Camp No. 6 L. STOORS, Chairman G. L. BRANCH, Sec. A SENSATIONAL MOCK TRIAL. A Sensational Mock Trial by Capital City Lodge No 11, I.B. P.O. E. of W. for the benefit of Hood Temple A M. E. Zion church Monday evening 8 o'clock June 25th. corner Adam and Clay streets. Miss Beautiful Get-rich quick sues Multimillionare Got-rocks for $10,000. A royal battle is expected between the opposing attorneys Price, Adults 25 cents; Children 15 cents. TAG DAY A SUCCESS. The Tag Day held last Saturday for the Colored Girl's Home, 502 W. Clay Street, was a success. The amount raised was $757.54. The management thanks the public for responding so liberally. STOCKHOLDERS OF THE MECHANICS BANK The Stockholders of the Mechanics Savings Bank will meet Tuesday night, June 26th, 8:30 P. M. at the Pythian Castle, 727 North Third Street. Business of importance. HOWARD TURNS OUT LARGEST CLASS IN HISTORY OF FINALS Washington, D. C., June 20—That Howard University is continuing to fulfill in a large and important way the enviable place of leadership it has gained among educational institutions in America specializing in the training of colored youth is evidenced by the new record set by Howard University this year when the hundred and eleven (311) degrees were conferred upon graduates of the Classes of 1923 by President J. Stanley Durke at the fifty-fourth Annual Commencement exercises held on the University Campus Friday June 8th, 1923. When the announcement went forth last year that 245 degrees were conferred upon graduates of the Class of 1923 of Howard University in the Liberal Arts, Science, Religion, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Music, Engineering and Architecture it was heralded as a great record in the history of colleges in the United States devoted to educational work among colored people. This year's class of 311 has broken the old record by 66 graduates. In addition to the degrees in regular courses, honorary degrees were conferred upon Charles Edward Russell of Washington, D. C.; James Weldon Johnson, New York. D. C.; James Upshur King Washington, D. C.; Mordredal W. Johnson, Charleston, W. Va.; and Daniel Smith Lumb, Washington D. C. INSPIRING COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The ceremonies in connection with the Commencement Exercises began with the academic procession which started from the steps of the Howard University Carnegie Library at three o'clock Friday afternoon led by the R. O. T. C. Band which played the processional march. The procession was headed by Dr. J. Stanley Durkee President; Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer; Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlan Ga. The Commencement Orator; the candidates for honorary degrees; and included Trustees, Deans, Professors, members of the various academic and professional faculties, graduates and alumni. The course of the procession was from the steps of the Library to the Administration Building and down the long walk to the west end of the grounds where an audience of nearly five thousand visitors, friends and relatives of the various graduates was assembled to witness the exercises. The brilliant colors of the academic costumes flashing in the sun present an inspiring ceremonial picture. The sudden death on last Saturday of Mrs. Harriet Johnson of South Richmond was a shock to the entire community and the news spread like wild fire. Mrs. Johnson was seen going home the evening prior to her death apparently in the best of spirits but ever the morning came which ushered in another day, she was cold in death. She was well known and highly respected by both white and colored people who knew her. The many friends of the family express their deepest sympathy to the bereaved members. —Mr. Henry Mason of Philadelphia was called to the city last Sunday on account of the death of his sister Mrs. Harriet Johnson, who died suddenly last Saturday. The funeral of Mrs. Johnson took place Tuesday evening from the First Baptist church of which she had been a member for a number of years. Rev. W. L. Ransome officiating. —Mrs. Lucy B. Chiles is visiting in Washington, D. C. —Miss Marietta L. Chiles is attending Summer School at Hampton, Va. —Dr. J. H. Blackwell, Jr., left the city last Monday for Buckle Beach, where he will attend the convention of the Old Dominion Medical Society. —Mrs Thomas Muse, of Southside, who was taken seriously ill last week in slowly convalescing. ORDER IS NOT RETURNED TO THE LEGALLY ELECTED OFFICERS AND DELEGATES ARE IN TURMOIL AS PROTEST IS MADE FOR RIGHTS Petersburg, Va., June 20.—A peculiar state of affairs took place here this week. For the first time in its existence, the meeting of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the Grand Court, Order of Calanthe convened under the control of the Commissioner of Insurance, a receiver appointed by the Circuit Court of Richmond. His unfamiliarity with Python Law made many embarrassing complications, which finally resulted in his naming the officers of the Grand Lodge and a demand from him that they be elected by the Grand Lodge as he would reconize no others. This created a peculiar situation and when Sir S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor injected himself into the proceedings, bedlam reigned. For approximately two hours, Chairman J. Thomas Hewin endeavored to secure order. Col. Giles B. Jackson, who maneuvered the program sat as helpless as a babe on the rostrum while the delegates expressed themselves in no uncertain tone. Many got up and walked out and with their retirement, he addressed the body being followed by Sir E. G. Tidrington of Evansville Indiana, Supreme Vice Chancellor and the head of the Courts of Calanthe. Col. Button had stated that the Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green had agreed to pay over $21,000.00 to the Grand Lodge of Virginia on its death claims with the understanding that the Grand Lodge of Virginia would pay $2,000.00 for the expense of the litigation. This sounded "mighty good," but it was later admitted that Supreme Chancellor Green had no authority to make any such promise. The slate finally offered by Col. Button, Commissioner of Insurance and which was forced upon the Grand Lodge of Virginia was Grand Chancellor William M Reid of Portsmouth, Va.; Grand Vice-Chancellor W. B. F. Crowell of Roanoke. Sir Crowell was on the slate "for Grand Chancellor, Sir Clifton G. Cabell of Lynchburg; Grand Prelate; Sir A. V. Norrell, Sr.; Grand Keeper of Records and Seal; Sir E. R. Jefferson, Grand Master of Exchequer, Sir A. A. Tennant, Grand Medical Register; Sir J. E. Byrd, Grand Inner Guard; Sir W. T. Stokes Grand Outer Guard; Sir Joshua Williams, Grand Master at Arms. Some of these were on the Mitchell Slate. Sir W. H. Reid was named to preside over the Grand Lodge. This was protected inasmuch as the former Grand Officers should preside. Counsel for the old officers was present and advised in the premises. Notice was served that inasmuch as the officers were elected in a way contrary to the constitution of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, they would not be recognized as the legal officers of the Grand Lodge. The Supreme Lodge officials made addresses, but they did not confirm the report of Col. Joseph Button. The Commissioner of Insurance announced that he would not turn over the order to its officers at this session and announced that it would be six or seven months before he would do so, although it might be sooner. The Grand Representatives in both bodies were grievously disappointed and it seems to be that trouble will be the result of this action. CITIZEN'S CLUB TO OPEN NEGRO ART GALLERY. That sterling aggregation of our foremost race of men, known as The Citizen's Republican Club of Philadelphia, ever in the forefront of movements for social uplift, has launched a project that for aesthetic and intellectual enjoyment could scarcely be surpassed. Briefly, their place is as follows: — Immediately after the enlargement of their present commodious Club-House they propose to set aside space to be used as a gallery for Negro Art exclusively. The whole art-world knows of the fame of Tanner and Neta Vaux Warrick Fuller, but is ignorant of the fact that there are scores, possibly hundreds, of Negro artists whose work is sufficiently meritorious to warrant being hung in a gallery and seen and admired by the public. It is perfectly obvious what an inspiration such an exhibition would be to our young people. In addition to having this permanent exhibition of Negro Art, there will be competitive exhibitions and special exhibitions at stated intervals, at which prizes will be awarded. This brilliant idea of having a Gallery of Negro Art, (the first of its kind in the world) originated in the mind of Mr. John A. Davis, one of the artist members of the Citizen's Republican Club and has the full endorsement and hearty co-operation of the President of the Club, Mr. Edward Henry. Artists desiring to have their work hung in the permanent or competitive exhibition should submit same to Mr. John A. Davis, Chairman of Art Committee, Citizen's Republican Club Philadelphia. NOTES FROM ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCIEMENT. Facing an audience that filled every conceivable space in the City Auditorium, the graduating class of the Armstrong High School of 1923 went down 12 history as being the largest to receive diplomas from the school during the life of the institution, there being 84 in number. Those who attended these exercises witnessed a new and interesting feature on the program, when the Principal, Mr. W. H. Adams, announced as an innovation, the awarding of three scholarships to Union University, as offered by the Armstrong Alumni Association. The scholarships were awarded to the three pupils graduating with the first, second and third highest averages. These honors fell to Misses Thelma Cephas, Ruby Cephas, and Beatrice Armstead, the first two being sisters. The Alumni Association also offered two medals for the two highest averages made by pupil teachers, and these were awarded to Misses Elsie Graves and Freda McCray. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, June 24th. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. Sermons by the pastor. 11:30 A. M. Subject: "The Reconstructive Character of the Church's Mission." 3:30 P. M. For the benefit of the pastor's club in our special Organ Drive—A Pew Rally under the auspices of Berkeley's Heliotrope Benevolent Society. 8:15 P. M. Subject: "Worldiness." Regular Prayer Service every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. Our Special Organ Drive will end July 15, 1923. Every team captain is urged to keep the closing date in mind as the Convass proceeds among the members and friends. All are responding well. We thank each and everyone for the support given thus far. Our services will continue in the Lecture room on account of the alterations now being made to receive the organ. All are welcome. Rev. R. H. Johnson, M. A., B. D., pastor; W. L. Johnson, clerk. CONTRIBUTES TO DEFENSE FUND Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Dear Sir:— You will find enclosed a small sum of $26.00 from Mrs. Lucy Cross's club from friends an those who are in sympathy with you. Hoping to make another report soon. Yours in F. H. and L., —MRS. LUCY CROSS. VIRGINIA JUN28 1923 STATE LIBRARY JOHN MITCHELL, JR. riumph. HN MITCHELL, JR PRICE, FIVE CENTS SOLDIERS FIRE ON SAVANNAH MOB AS IT TRIES TO LYNCH MAN HELD IN JAIL SOLDIERS FIRE ON SAVANNAH MOB AS IT TRIES TO LYNCH MAN HELD IN JAIL Atlanta, Ga., June 20.—Governor Hardwick today signed an order authorizing Adjutant-General Lewis T. Pope to establish military rule at Savannah, where a mob threatened the jail early today to capture a Ngrc held on a charge of attacking a white woman, in the event the situation demanded such action. Savannah, Ga., June 20.—Deserted streets, dark and silent, guarded over by the keen eyes of the law early to day stood out in marked contrast over the stormy scene of a few hours before, when a mob of more than 2,000 persons assembled before the jail where Walter Lee. Negro, charged with criminal assault upon a white woman is being held. A check-up on the number of wounded got under way as soon as possible. Several persons are in hospitals in a more or less serious condition. Oscar C. Parker, Jr., was the only person killed so far as is known. Parker was shot in the stomach in the onrush of the mob and died a short time later in a hospital. George Bart, a baker's son, is suffering seriously from a wound received in the firing. POLICE CHIEF HIT Chief of Police Hendry is suffering from bruises as the result of having been struck in the stomach with a brick. The mob formed shortly before midnight when word spread throughout the city that Lee was being held in the city jail. Sheriff Merrit W. Dixon sought to disperse the gathering, but failed. He then ordered city firemen to turn water on the mob and six streams poured out. Briks were hurled at the firemen Chief Hendry was struck and Sheriff Dixon's revolver was knocked from his hand. Meanwhile, when the menace appeared to grow, troops were called out by Mayor Seabrooks. A detachment of machine gunners under command of Major A. Russell Moore reached the jail and took position. A section of the mob began to close in and firing ensued. It is believed that then Parker received his fatal wound. Lieutenant I. C. Helmly, Jr. Battery C. national guard was struck in the face with a brick hurled by the mob. Under Lieutenant-Colonel J. I. Thompson, the military then pushed the crowd back two blocks from the jail. Rifles were fired over the heads of the mob At 2:30 o'clock the crowd had dispersed. 49 ARRESTED BY MILITARY At 9 o'clock this morning units of the 118th field artillery and the Georgia Hussars, numbering more than 156 were still on guard at the jail. A conference of military authorities and police officials was scheduled for this morning, after Brigadier-General R. J. Travis reacher Savannah. Until police court opened this morning, it was problematical whether the 49 alleged members of the mob who were arrested by the military last night would be given a bearing this morning. They are being held in the city barracks. All was quiet around the jail this morning. Temporary breastwork have been thrown up by the military and guards are patrolling the nearby streets. The Savannah jail according to records, has never been successfully stormed by a mob. Entrance to it is through a gate set in a high brick wall and if entrance could be effected here it would require the penetration of the main door, which is of steel and which leads to the jail offices before the cells are reached. It is said that a small armed force could repel a large mob for some time by holding the first entrance. Identity of the Lee became known to the police yesterday afternoon and the search was begun for him. Although but 19 years old, he is according to the police, has a criminal record from the juvenile farm and chain gang. (News Leader June 20.) --- --- KID GODFREY KNOCKS OUT CHAMPION JACK DEMPSEY IN TRAINING CAMP BOUT. REPORT TWO ```markdown ``` M. CLARA PHILLIPS WILL HAVE NO RETRIAL. Because of her sensational break for freedom, Clara Phillips the "Hammer Murderess" will not be granted a retrial. The player is on her way to Los Angeles from New Orleans where she landed recently. Photo shows her aboard ship which brought her. A KID GODFREY KNOCKS O DEMPSEY IN TRAINI (Preston News Service.) Los Angeles, Cal., June 20—According to a statement alleged to have been made by Jim Johnson, Mayor of Shelby, Mont., Kid Godfrey, Jack Dempsey's sparing partner, let go a swift upercast to the jaw and the tasmous title holder fell to the canvass for the count. It is said that when Godfrey realized that he had ended his boss too stiff a blow he rushed to him, caught him and relieved him of the brunt of the fall. Fight fans in this scene are up in arms because Jack Dempsey is failing to take his training seriously. They point out that he is hitting the "shine" too heavily and neglecting his training. Some are inclined to think that he holds Gibbons too lightly. Others are of the opinion that Dempsey wants to be whipped as he had a decided aversion to the idea of surrendering the championship title to a Nero. It is thought in many circles that Dempsey knows that Wills can lick him to a frazzle and for that reason, he is not training as seriously as he should. MYSTERY IS DEEP AROUND DEMPSEY'S GAMP. MYSTERY IS DEEP AROUND DEMPSEY'S GAMP. Champion Disappears for Day and All Visitors Are Barred From Quarters. Great Falls, Mont. June 12.—An atmosphere of desolation and emphasized solitude strangely reminiscence of the famous mystery training camp of Georges Carpentier at Manhasset, D. I. two years ago hung over the training quarters of Jack Dempsey, world's heavyweight champion, here today. To all exterior appearances the place was deserted. Exterior is used advisedly here, because it was impossible to obtain first-hand information from an interior standpoint. The place was locked, barred and hermetically sealed. A sign decorating the wooden gate of a barbed wire tapped fence, in formed curious visitors and prospective cash customers alike that there would be "boxing tomorrow; nothing doing today." Two camp employees, one sporting a large sombrero and the other with a cap at a rakish angle on his head, hovered near the gate discharging the Dutch of camp gendarmes. Inquiring news gatherers in the ordinary course of events accorded courteous treatment, were ignored, just as was the average admirer who went to the camp. Inquiry elicited the curt information that Dempsey was off fishing motoring or visiting. The champion's exact occupation for the day was uncertain. Neither guard seemed to know positively but it was definitely established Dempsey was away from the camp for the day. Both were unanimous on that point as they were united in the determination that nobody could advance beyond the camp portals. "One-eyed" Connolly, gate-crasher extraordinary, was discovered disconscetely hanging about the camp, dejection written over his countenance. His reputation was punctured. Skilled in the use of diplomacy in gaining admittance even to exclusive affairs. Connolly was nonplussed. He found hira PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD THE PRETTY HAT FASHIONS. A summer hat of blue and gold taffeta with a wreath of red and black cherries and trails of cherries down the slues. ATHLETIC OUT CHAMPION JACK NG CAMP BOUT, REPORT self unable to overcome the impregnable barrier with which he was confronted and finally took himself off on a jaundy over the winding back trail to town. It was rumored that Mike Trant the Chicago detective was about the place with some of Dempsey's sparring partners. But this report could not be verified. Bill Mathes camp chief stolldly refused to divulge any information. Jerry Luvadis Dempsey's trainer was away from the camp but beyond that he knew nothing. Quite a few people were disappointed. It had been announced and was expected that Dempsey would resume work today after his fishing trip yes terday. No announcement was made of a change in plans. It is expected that Dempsey will return to training tomorrow unless further changes are made in the camp plans. Manager Jack Kearns was conspicuous by his absence from the camp and the city all day. It was said at the Park Hotel where he makes his head quarters that Kearns departed on an early morning train for Butte to attend Bermondsey Billy Wells in the latter's bout there tonight. Kearns is expected back in town tomorrow and will leave according to present plans for Shelby on Thursday. He is scheduled to collect $100,000 from Promoters Loy Molumby and Mike Collins on Friday when the second instalment of Dumpsey's $300,000 guarantee is due SIKI MUST FIGHT NILLES SAYS FRENCH BOXING COMMISSION Paris, June 12.—The Boxing Federation has ruled that Battling Siki must meet Marcel Nilles on July 8, as scheduled before he leaves for New York. The penalty for disobeying this mandate will be disqualification for life. However the Federation intends first to take the question up with Roer; Eudeline and the New York boxing authorities before taking such stern measures. Siki has signified his intention of placing himself in the care of Eudeline, Criqui's manager while in the United States. He also has said that he intended to sail for New York on June 22. --- Robert Eudeline, manager of Eugene Criqui, the new world's featherweight champion yesterday denied that he had any connection with the proposed visit to the United States by Battling Ski. Senegalese light heavyweight. Skii was quoted in Paris dispatches as saying that he would place himself under Endeline's management here. "Skii has asked me on several occasions to take charge of his ring affairs" said Endeline, "but under no circumstances will I do so. I know nothing whatever of his impending trip to this country." Promoter Tex Rickard admitted that he still was seeking to match Skii with Kid Norfolk. Negro light heavy THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer HERE COME'S THAT COLLECTOR AGAIN! TELL HIM-- TELL HIM I'M TOO BUSY TO TALK TO HIM! MR DOME SAYS THAT HE IS TOO BUSY TO TALK TO YOU! JUST TELL HIM HE WON'T HAVE TO SAY A WORD! T. NAME OF FORD CONNECTED WITH SLACK'S BILLION DOLLAR SHIP BID. Henry Ford was a visitor at Silver Creek, N. Y. last week, the headquarters of Mr. Slack, who is president of the Columbia Postal Supply Co., who presented the bid of $1,051,000,000 to the U. S. M. T. DOME HERE COME'S THE COLLECTOR AGAIN MR DOME SAYS THE TOO BUSY TO TAL weight, but said negotiations were incomplete. Sikil several days ago was reported to have turned down a $10.000 offer from Rickard to fight Norfolk in the United States in July or August. JOHNSON GIVES WALKER A DRUBBING. JOHNSON GIVES WALKER A DRUBBING. (Preston News Service) Harrison, N. J., June 20.—K. O. Johnson, the living pride of Orange, N. J., won from Battling Walker, of Jersey City in the main bout of the McGuigan Club entertainment last Wednesday night. Johnson had the best of the fray all the way through. He outboxed Walker in every department of the sport of fistiana. MEMPHIS RED SOX BEAT ATLANTA BLACK CRACKERS MEMPHIS RED SOX BEAT ATLANTA BLACK CRACKERS (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., June 20.—The Memphis Red Sox handed the Atlanta Black Crackers a genuine lacing last Tuesday afternoon at Lewis Park by a score of 6 to 2. This makes the second straight defeat the Georgia team has received at the hands of the Tennessee lads. The Atlanta team now holds second place in the standing of the Negro Southern League, but with a very slender margin. Slim Billings hurled air-tight ball for the Red Sox, allowing but four hits, while Fields allowed seven hits in a row in the sixth inning, permitting four of the Red Sox to make the circuit and win the game. Following the Atlanta Crackers the Black Barons from Birmingham win hold forth in a four game series with the Red Sox at Lewis Park. SIKI'S MANAGER DECIDES TO GO TO IRELAND. SIKI'S MANAGER DECIDES TO GO TO IRELAND. (Preston News Service) New York City. June 21.—Accord. THE FIELD (Wide World Photos) CRIQUI KNOCKS OUT KILBANE W1NNING FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE Eugene Criqui the "iron-jawed" war hero of Frazee knocked out Johnny Kilbane in the 6th round of a schedule fifteen round bout at the Polo Grounds in New York. Photo shows Kilbane on his back after the knock out. ing to uncensored reports coming from Dublin Mike McTigue has signed articles to meet Battling Ski in a return bout at Dublin on September 8th. It is said that the agreement was reached between Dr. Patrick McCartan representing Ski and Joe Jacobs, McTigue's manager. McTigue is to receive $100,000 for his end of the purse it was sold. Just what Ski is to get no mention was made. SIKI STILL DECLINES TO COME TO THE U. S. SIKI STILL DECLINES TO COME TO THE U. S. ( Preston News Service ) New York City, June 21.—Attention is forcused on what Siki is going to do about the Tex Rickard offer to come to America and meet Kid Norfork. According to latest reports he had not as yet consented to come to America. However, it is reported that Siki has asked Robert Eudeline to take charge of his affairs in America. Eudeline is reported as stating that under no circumstances will he take charge of Siki's affairs in this country. PENNSYLVANIA TO HAVE A BOXING COMMISSION. PENNSYLVANIA TO HAVE A BOXING COMMISSION. (Preston News Service) Harrisburg, Pa., June 21.—Gov- nor Pinchot has signed the bill providing for a boxing commission in the Keystone state. This measure it is pointed out will be a great boone to the manly art game in this state. Fight promoters have taken on new life in this state and indications are that some real big bucks will be staged in "Penn's Woods" in the near future. CHARGED WITH RURNING A SCHOOL AND CHURCH CHARGED WITH RURNING A SCHOOL AND CHURCH (Preston News Service) New York City, June 22 Charges that a former gate superintendent of education in South Carolina whose name, he said, he could not recall had refused to co-operate in a fire-prevent ion campaign last year and thus had contributed indirectly to the disastrous Cleveland, S. 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They have stayed with me, some of them, about long enough to get on the payroll and then have continued their way northward. They are positively no good." Sanford was arrested on a charge of soliciting labor without a state license. He deposited the $1,500 required for bond and returned to North Carolina. Agents Wanted for this line of exquisite beauty aids. These preparations sell rapidly upon their merit, as everybody knows about them. Write today for our liberal agents' proposition! THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THREE ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. --- FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Natured at the first Office at Incumbent Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 0.90 Foreign Subscrip tions ..... 2.00 SATURDAA.....JUNE 23, 1923 Little men have little ideas, but right will eventually triumph. We shall win, if we proceed to demand our rights and trust God. Talk with some people amounts to nothing. We must watch their actions. Going to Heaven is a slow process. Going to the other place is on a light ning express train If you are not a subscriber to the Planet, you should be. Send in your name right now. Colored folks have great confidence in God and we are of the same opinion as the colored folks. Trouble is for us all. We cannot go around it, we must go through it. Don't forget that. God will bring all things right in his own time. We have only to trust Him and all will be well. Schemers are to be found in every place, but people, who mean right are scarce and they are getting scarcer. You cannot trust everybody and if you have any money, accumulated, you will learn this fact to your sor row There was no legitimate reason for the closing of the Mechanics Savings Bank and there is no legitimate reason on for not reopening it. The Bureau of Insurance may not be any wiser, but it should know a good deal more. The recent meeting in Petersburg was an eye-ocener. We have been outrageously treated. Counsel are of the same opinion, but they recommend that we restrain our feelings. The public and our friends will understand. Some people talk about the deception practised in this world. This should be expected. Some people were born crooked and they will die that war. The attempt to lynch a colored man at Savannah, Georgia was futile. The white officials complied with the requirements of the law. If the colored man charged with criminal assault is guilty, a white jury will ascertain the fact. There is and cannot be any excuse for the attempt to lynch him. The law always swings against a Negro in such cases. He is required to prove his innocence rather than have the prosecution prove his guilt. The leaven is working and ultimately colored people will obtain all of the rights and privileges to which they are entitled. "WHERE NEGROES STAY." The New York Times in its issue of the 18th inst.. under the caption: "Where Negroes Stay" says: To the discussion of the causes of Negro migration from the South an instructive contribution is to be found in The Morning Herald of Durham, N. C., under date of June 13. It consists of a statement made by Mr. C. C. Pauldring. President of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of that city. He is a colored man himself, and is vouchered for by the editor of The Morning Herald as a man of good judgment and with such a reputation among men of affairs in both races as to demand a hearing for him when he --- discusses any question concerning the Negro. Mr. Spaulding does not uninterested to show why colored men leave the South. He contents himself with indicating the reasons why they stay there. In the city of Durham there are nearly 8,000 Negroes who live on peace rift and friendly terms with their white neighbors. Several tobacco co factories and hosiery mills give steady employment to large numbers of colored men and women and care is taken to insure them good working conditions and a descent livelihood. Mr. Spaulding declares that the people of Durham show a desire to make the Negro population a permanent and valued part of its citizenry. The vote is not denied because of color, and adequate educational opportunities are provided for the Negroes. There has never, asserts Mr. Spaulding, been a lynching in Durham, and "colored men are given an honest hearing in the courts." Such a story does not, of course, cover all of the facts in other parts of the South, but surely the example of Durham ought to be taken to heart by other cities and sections that are so much wrought up by the migration of Negroes to the North. The problem is confessedly complicated. It has its political sde and its racial aspects. But, after all, it is a human problem, and the experience of Durham points the way to solving it by human methods. The Durham Morning Herald did a useful thing in publishing so striking a comment on "the migratory movement which is sweeping through the South today." Still, in Richmond, Va., where Negroes stay, at least those, who have one of its leading citizens has been sentenced to the penitentiary for three years for making a false entry upon the books of a bank, which books have never been in his keeping and which he admitted never had access to in any respect to make any kind of entry. Liberal mined white citizens are exercising themselves to correct the blunder. One class of white citizens are doing all in their power to keep the better class of Negroes in the Southland and the other class are exercising themselves overtime in doing things to drive them out. In the language of Mr. Dooley "And there ye alre." SEES FORD AS KU KLUX CANDIDATE FOR PREXY. (Crusader News Service) CROSSROAD NEWS SERVICE. New York June 21—Henry Ford as a candidate for President would get the support of the ku klux klan because of his energetic stand against foreigners and Jews according to Joseph Lovenson leader of the James G. Blain Club a Republican organization in the First Assembly District in a talk at the club rooms last night. The Immigration Bill is part of the ku klux klan movement in America an anti-foreigner movement; aiming to defeat all candidates for office who are sympathetic with the immigrant, the Jew, the Catholic and the Negro" said Mr. Levenson. Ford has advocated that policy. He has not denied that he contributes money to the support of the ku klux klan. HUBBY 62. LEADS POLICE IN HOT CHASE. Philadelphia, Pa., June 21.—Sprinting, high jumping and swimming records were all in danger yesterday after noon when Albert Turner, 62 years old, of 29th and Alter streets tried to avoid arrest on a warrant sworn out by his wife, Lillie. Turner saw the police coming and jumped out of a third-story window in the rear of his home. He then jumped over a high fence and ran to Gary's lumber mill, at 29th and Peltz streets, followed by bullets. At the foot of Ellsworth street he plunged into the Schuylkill river. He was swimming across when a rain of bullets splashing all around him arrested his flight and he surrendered. AUGUSTA'S WORKERS OF BOTH RACES ORGANIZE. Colored Men and White Building Craft Workers Huge Meeting at Labor Hall Fight Against Discrimination in the Unions Meeting With Success Throughout Country. Augusta, Ga., June 21.—Fulfilling every expectation of its sponsors and clearing the way for racial co-operation where it will really do good—among the oppressed workers of both races—the joint meeting of both union and non-union Building craft workers of both races at Labor Hall last Mon day night was without question a decided success. Both from the standpoint of attendance and interest mant feested by those present, it is clearly demonstrated that the workers of Augusta are fully alive to the needs of closer unity between all of the building crafts and that definite improvements of ways and working conditions can ensue only through co-operation and mutual helpfulness. The meeting was presided over by A. E. Whaley, white president of the local plumbers union. Max Wilk, editor of the Labor Review, C. W. Elsrood and A. V. Braddy were among the speakers. Keen interest was manifested when Thos. Alonza a colored unionist, took the floor and on behalf of his race pledged their support in upbuilding THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA the building crafts in Augusta. He feelingly assured those present that the colored workers only desired an opportunity to demonstrate their loyalty to union principles and in return requested that the white workers should abstain from discriminating against colored workers and by abolishing all discriminatory practices in the unions show that they recognized the identity of interests of the workers of both races. His remarks were enthusiastically applauded and he was assured that the colored workers would receive equal treatment and that their aid was desired in perfecting the organization. LABOR DEMAND GROWING. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., June 21.—Continue gains in employment in all parts of the United States is shown in a re port issued last Wednesday by the De partment of Labor It reported that in many parts the demand in the major industries for both skilled and unskill ed labor is much greater than the suply. It said, that a survey of labor con ditions throughout the country during the month of May disclosed that fewer men are now out of employment than at any time during the past twelve months. It disclosed a substantial gain of employment in the industries in the cities of 0.39 per cent over April. It declared that a pronounced short age of farm labor existed in every section of the United States, resulting in the curtailment of farm activities to a very large extent. It is shown that it is almost impossible for farmers to obtain sufficient labor to harvest seasonal crops. It is pointed out that unprecedented migration of Negro labor from the rural districts of the South has added to this hardship, especially in southern and south western states ATLANTA UNDERTAKER TO FACE NEW CHARGE. ATLANTA UNDERTAKER TO FACE NEW CHARGE. (Preston News Service) [News Service.] Atlanta, Ga., June 22—Following the action of the Georgia Court of Appeals Tuesday in reversing the conviction of Samuel Ware, undertaker, who several months ago tried in Fulton superior court on charges of grave robbery and sentenced to ten years in the chain-gang, Solicitor General Boykin announced that Ware would not again be tried for grave robbery, but would be tried for larceny of coffins from the grave. The court of appeals reversed the judgment of the lower court on a legal technicality, holding that under the Georgia statutes Ware and committed no criminal act under the laws governing grave robbery, insnaught as the evidence showed that he had not removed the bodies from the graves, but simply removed the coffins. The higher court, held however, that Ware's action was ghoulish and horrible and urged the Georgia legislature to take action to remedy the pres ent defect in the state laws. Solicitor Boykin announced that the grave robbery charged would be dropped in view of the court of appeals' decision, but that Ware would be placed on trial at an early date on another indictment charging larceny of the coffins. This case has attracted wide attention among members of both races. It has been pointed out that such violation of decency to the dead has been a common practice in many parts of the state for a number of years. Ware being the first man to be brought to court for such action. It is claimed that many of the scalawag undertakers in this state frequently practice this ghoulish and horrible method. It is further claimed that the action against Ware is being pushed by respectable, decent and honorable undertakers and coffin manufacturers of the state. ATLANTANIANS TO DISCUSS NEGRO MIGRATION. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., June 20—Plans to cope with the labor migration from Georgia will be discussed by the members of the City Club at its next meeting on Friday afternoon. It has been pointed out that 35 per cent of the Negro population already has moved out side of the cotton belt. The situation created by this movement of Negro laver has caused a serious problem to fall on the shoulders of cotton growers and merchants in this section. It is claimed that something must be done to check the exodus of Negroes from Georgia or the entire producing system of the state will be completely broken down. Edgar Watkins, president of the club points out that some concerted act must be taken to relieve the tense situation. Just what will be done he said he was not in position to say, but he felt that some measure should be resorted to, to put an end to general unrest and dissatisfaction among Negroes of the state. HARRIS PLACED ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. HARRIS PLACED ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. D. June 21.—Clarence A. Harris was placed on trial for his He last Wednesday in Criminal Court No. 2. He is charged with murder in the first degree in connection with the death of Clarence Thompson. It is claimed that the men quarreled over a woman at 6th and R streets last November 11, and Harris is said to have shot Thompson to death. Because of the prominence of all parties concerned in this case it is attracting considerable attention. DEMAND FOR LABOR IN NORTH CAROLINA. (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C., June 21.—Little permanent improvement in the shortage of labor developed during the past week despite the fact that according to the report of the State Employment Service seekers for jobs out-numbered requests for help. Placements for the week reached a total of 565 as against a registration of 717 and requests for help numbered 717. Most employment offices throughout the state have been filled with college and high school students in search of work for the summer months and the demand for skilled and unskilled labor has not been adequately met from this class of applicant. The demand for unskilled labor has been particularly brisk throughout the week in all parts of the state. Migration of thousands of Negroes to the North during the past few months continues to give employers serious concern, particularly contractors engaged in building and road con struction work. Many jobs have been seriously crippled and in many instances contractors have resorted to students to fill the ranks during the summer months. FAMOUS AFRICAN TEACHER RETURNS TO U. S. A. Reverend John H. Reed, D. D., Here After Educational Service in Liberia. D. Reverend John Hamilton Reed, D. D., formerly Assistant Consul for the United States in Liberia, and for ten years President of the College of West Africa, Monrovia, returned with Mrs. Reed to this country after a residence of eighteen years in the Negro Republic. Dr. and Mrs. Reed went to Liberia in 1905 as missionaries under the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church and have continued their service in this country throughout their sojourn there. At different times Dr. Reed served as District Superintendent of the Monrovia District Editor of the Liberian Methodist, the mission publication, president of the college of West Africa. Vice Consul-Generals for the United States and has been ministerial delegate to the General Conference or the Methodist Episcopal church meeting in this country every four years. Dr. Reed represented Liberian Methodists in 1912, 1916 and 1920. In his educational work in Liberia, Mrs. Reed assisted him by caring for the education of female students and the general promotion of female education in the republic. The tribes of native folk in the hinterland of Liberia are exceptionally fine types both physically and mentally, according to Dr. Reed who has lived among them. The Mandingo and Vat people of the interior are magnificent types of manhood and womanhood and need only occidental education to bring them to a high level of civilization. The Vats have an alphabet and written language of their own since before the coming of Arab or white man. They are mostly Mohammedans. The Kru tribes on the coast south of Monrovia are also fine specimens and are the most earnest seekers after education of any group, owing to the long efforts of the Rever end Walter B. Williams, Liberia's "Little Giant," who has built a large comunity of Christians there. There are more Kru students in the schools of the country than of any other tribe. The Grego tribe above Cape Palmats are the most progressive and aggressive people of any group in Liberia, according to Dr. Reed. It was from this tribe that Miss Diana McNeill sprung. Miss McNeill was adopted by a Methodist missionary bishop five years ago. Bishop William Taylor, the famous missionary bishop of the decommination, brought her to this country at the age of four and presented her to the General Conference of 1896, declaring "there are no heathen children save by environment and circumstances," a saying now a classic in missionary circles the world over. Miss McNeill became a prodigy in this country, attending high school in St. Louis and Kansas City, later graduating with highest honors from the University of Southern California. She joined the faculty of Philander Smith College, Arkansas and went back to Liberia as a member of the faculty of the College of West Africa. But the climate of her native land was too much for her health, and she returned to this country where she is still prominent in educational circles. The Reverend Dr. Reed expects to retire frm active educational work and will enter the pastorate in some section where Methodism is exerting itself for the welfare of the Negro race. SENTENCE COMMUTATION IS ASKED. (Preston News Service) Montgomery, Ala., June 20.—Application for commutation of the sentence of Mrs. Nellie Bester, under death sentence for the murder of her husband, was placed before the state board of pardons last Thursday. Mrs. Bester contends that an uncle was responsible for the murder and persuaded her to kill her husband. Her attorneys asked the board to delay action on the petition until further information could be obtained. At the trial the woman offered no testimony in defense of her action. She admitted to the sheriff that she had killed her husband with an ax, severed the hands and legs and attempted to bury the body. When she could not incinerate it according to her story, she placed the pieces in a sack and threw them into a creek. PLEDGES MINNESOTA CANDIDATES TO VOTE FOR THE DYER BILL. Following the visit and the stirring address of Representative L. C. Dyer in Minneapolis, the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People adopted a resolution calling upon every candidate for United States Senator to succeed the recently deceased Senator Knute Nelson, to make a definite statement of his position with regard to the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. As a result of the questions put to the candidates for Senator from Minnesota who are to be elected at a special election on July 16, every one of the men has declared himself to be in favor of the measure. Those who declared they will vote for the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill if elected to the Senate are: Governor J. A. O. Preus; Thomas D. Schall, Representative from the 10th Congress at District, who voted for the Bill in the House of Representatives; J. A. A Burnquist, former Governor or ornesota; State Representative James A. Carley; Congressman Hailor Steenerson, who voted for the BILL in the House; Victor L. Power; G A. Ulbergh; Congressman Sydney Anderson, Oscar Hallam; and Magnus Johnson. Senator Henrik Shipstad also wrote a strong letter declaring that he will support the Dyer Bill. The work was in charge of Dr. R. S Brown of the Minneapolis Branch, who was ably assisted by George G. D. Vaughn. DRIVE GETTING IN SWING (Special from Nashville Tenn.)—The Promotion Board of the National Bartist Convention located at 409 Gay street, in an effort to raise One Hundred Thousand Dollars to free the convention and its Boards of debt says: Pastors are appointing committees to canvas their churches for a N. B. C Dollar. Programs are being arranged for the "All Together Day" the fifth Sunday in July. 20th. An exchange of pulpits is being planned and a new pastor will be in many pulpits. Deacon Windham of Alabama sends in a pledge for $2,000. Mr. Moses McKissack of Tennessee pledges $1,000 and others of various amounts from $1.00 to $100.00. The whole thing is getting in a swing and the Drive seems an assured success. Many of the 18,267 preachers are being gripped with the idea of setting the pulpits of the 24,333 Negro Churches on fire and seeing for once the 3,426,506 Negro Baptists turn out en masse to see them burn and glow with holy fire. From such a union of purpose they say, there will be an en, kindling of enthusiasm and a uniting o Baptists. They are after calling down the old time Baptist fire which will burn up all selfishness and send a tingle of joy to the very finger tips of our racial and denominational life. DYER TO TOUR THE EAST. Will Address Mass Meeting in New York City. Following the tour on which Representative Dyer has roused the far western states to enthusiasm for the coming fight to enact the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in the next session of Congress, he has consented to make a other tour of eastern cities also under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which sponsored the western tour. Among the cities that have been mentioned for Mr. Dyer's schedule, which has not yet been definitely made up, are New York City, where he is to address a mass meeting; Philadelphia; Harrisburg; New Haven Providence, Springfield, and Newark. JOHN MINNIFIELD IS TAKEN TO ALABAMA. 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Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. May hap you will see the very thing you have been looking for. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, will also restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. If you are bothered with Falling Hair Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical proprieties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft FULTON NOTES Last Sunday the services at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church were excellent. In the morning the services in the Sunday School were on the bar. The pastor's subject in the morning was "Paradise." In the afternoon our pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs in company with a large delegation of members and friends of the church went to the Little Bethel Baptist church. Fort Les, Va. He was recently called to the church and last Sunday he preached his acceptance sermon which was to the delight of all present. 8:30 P. M. the choir of the church entertained the members and friends with many musical selections. Tomorrow the services are as follows: Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Preaching 11:30 and 8:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 P. M. In the morning the pastor will preach from the sub ject: "Sowing and Reaping." Come out and have a grand time. The Heliotrope Sewing Circle held its closing at the residence of the President Mrs. Hattie B. Hrockett, week before last, the work on exhibit was grand. They were entertained by the Capital City Quartette, after which a buffet supper was served by tl members. All of the friends and members went to their homes, very joyful after such a rare treat. Last Sunday the services at Union Level church were very electrifying. The Sunday School was well attended owing to the many set backs. Rev. W. E. Brown of the 4th Baptist church preached both morning and night. His sermons were very touching to the soul. 3:30 P. M. the Communion services were served by Rev. Roots, pastor of the Cedar Street Baptist church. Later on in the evening the Rev. Cobbs came in and we all had a grand time in praising the Lord. Rev. Murphy will preach for us to morrow; come out and hear this great man of God. Tomorrow at S P. M. there will be a Pew Rally and a Spiritual meeting. Come one and all and help in this effort. The services at the New Vine Baptist church, Charles City County were well attended last Sabbath. A nice gathering in the Sunday School under the leadership of Rev. Starks. One of the classes were taught by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. He also addressed the Sunday School, using for his theme, "The Coming School of the Church. Rev. Tuck preached a very vivid sermon from the words, "In My Father's House are Many Mansions." The devotionals were in charge of Rev. C. B. Jefferson. The pastor administered the Lord's Supper, assisted by Rev. Carter of New Vine Baptist church. Rev. Starks and Jefferson spoke during the passage of the bread and wine. Rev Tuck is doing a great work for the church assisted by his madam, Mrs. Alice Tuck CHICAGO NEWS. The annual sermon for the Chicago Division of Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa of which Mrs. Elza Jackson is State Grand Queen, was held on last Sunday afternoon at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The order was welcomed at the church by Dr. D. P. Jones and the sermon was delivered by the pastor Rev. C. H. Clark. National Officers from St. Louis, Mo., who were present and spoke were Hon. William H. Fields, National Grand Master; Dr. George M Othell, National Grand Secretary-treasurer; Ernest Patillo. National Chairman of Building Commission; Major General J. A. Shackleford. A military ball was held on Monday evening under the auspices of the Military Department of which Col. Jas. B. McCall is Commander. An elaborate banquet was tendered in honor of the National officers Wednesday morning at Appomattox Club. Hon. Fields left Thursday morning for Des Moines and Major Shackleford left for Indiana and Ohio to inspect the work there. Miss Anna Hill of Evanston who has been quite ill for several weeks, is much improved. Miss Hill is stenographer in the law office of Attorney Walter M. Farmer 184 W. Washington street. William Crudup, well known officer and member of the Ebenezer Baptist church has returned to his home few weeks of confinement at Provident Hospital on account of a slight stroke. The Virginia Society will hold its next meeting June 20th, at which time a literary and musical program will be given. Every Virginian and friends are invited. Rev. I. S. Stone, State Grand Master of U. B. F. and S. M. T. was on his annual visit to the lodge and temples in the city. Before leaving, Rev. Stone was tendered a reception given under the auspices of the temples. Attorney Walter M. Farmer, 184 W. Washington street is back in the city after attending the first re-union of graduates of Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. on May 30th where he delivered the principal address and was conferred with the degree of Doctor of Law by the University on recommendation of the Alumni. Attorney Farmer visited friends at Columbia and St. Louis, Mo. The closing exercises of the Enterprise Institute 514 Aldine Square of which Rev. J. W. McDaniel is president and Mrs. M. B. Newland is manager will be held on June 19th at the Pilgrim Baptist Temple, 33rd and Indiana Avenue. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. The Sunday services were well attended at each church. Rev. W. W. Ward preached an excellent sermon at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The Franklin St. M. E. choir sang and we had a happy time. Come again Bro. Ward. Rev. Smith a Baptist minister (white) of the county preached at S. P. M., at the Baptist church. A number of his friends came with him. Mrs. Susan Taylor continues quite ill. Mr. Frederick Greenlee is still on the sick list. Miss. Vivian Dylie left Sunday for Abingdon, to spend the summer with her grand-mother Mrs. Emma Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Carter left for Petersburg to attend the grand session of the K. of P. Read the Planet for local and state news. Mr. Chas. Allison is soliciting your patronage. What about the Fourt of July? Get together brethren and bring something to pass. If Christian men and women were to cooperate as sinners do, we would be able to do much good. None of us are so important that a community could not do without us. The more we feel our importance, the less we are respected and we be come a menace to the welfare of society. The Eureka Choral club gave a musical at Mt. Mitchell last Thursday night at Rural Retreat and also Friday night. They will go to Austinsville June 20th. Mr. W. H. Stepteau is slowly improving. The K. of P., banquet was a success. The Wytheville Giants are open for engagements. Come out and support this baseball club. It is one of the best in Va. Mr. R. C. Cusbaw of Columbus Ohio is visiting his wife Mrs. Rachel Cusbaw. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. The first hour—"The Young Men's Christian Association was conceived in sincere prayer, born from the hearts of men big with unselfish Chris tian interest in their fellowmen." Men stand for the old land mark, Christ. We were blad to welcome the many strangers who were passing thru Rich mond. Nothing beats a home. Last Sunday every moment was acti ive and the boys and men showed that they were working for the other boy and man. 9:30 A. M. at the building, prayer hour for the workers. The meeting for the women in the peasantian 10 A. M. was full of the Spirit and all felt the presence of the Lord. Never be ashamed of God’s company. 10 A. M. the work in the City Jail was alive and the committee was very busy Chairman Thomas and John son were happy to serve. Chairman James Dunn was activ in the City Home 10 A. M. and the in mates were helped. 4 P. M. at the building a live meeting for the boys. Attendance good. The Van Guard Bible Class of the Second Baptist church 5:30 P. M. conducted a great Gospel meeting for men. President G. T. Walker opened with some pointed remarks followed by the teacher Mr. Clarence D. Griffis. The chorus of 6th M. Zlon Baptist Church Usher's sang from soul. All took and active part. Such fellowship meetings for the Lord will soon increase the right spirit for living. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man 9:30 A. M. workers at the Y. M. A. The meeting for boys at the building 4 P. M. Women and men to the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church 3:30 P.M. M. to hear a special sermon by Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Th. pastor of the Calvary Baptist church. Subject: Hell. The Junior choir of the church will sing, Director Mr. W. A. Brown. The volum tary rally by Reds and Blues will close at these services. Let everybody be a committee. The Y. M. C. A. is asking everybody to have special prayer. ROANOKE ITEMS ROANOKE, VA., June 19—Mrs. Satlie Roberson Walker and daughter, of Pittsburgh, Pa. is visiting Mrs. Mary Jordan. 313 Tenth Avenue Mrs. Hattie Stockton, 247 Tenth Avenue, N. E. left Saturday night for New York City and Philadelphia to visit her son and daughter. Misses Hattie and Annie Stockton accompanied their mother. Mr. Hubbard Gill, the restaurateur of Norfolk Avenue is undergoe Burrell Memorial Hospital. ing an operation and treatment at Mr. and Mrs. Miles Oliver have just returned from Philadelphia after a two weeks visit to her cousin, Mr. Elihu C. Myers of the Quaker City. They report a helpful and happy tri Mrs. Millie Montrose, cor. Third Avenue and Fourth Street, died here THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that these depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. Friday, June 15th after a lingering illness. She was a faithful Christian and member of the High Street Baptist Church for many yearl. Funeral services took place Sunday afternoon 2 o'clock, Rev. W. E. Lee officiating. She leaves to mourn their loss a loving and devoted husband, Mr. Henry Monttrieve; two sons, Richard and James, three daughters, Mary Steele, Mrs. Lillie Johnson and Mrs. Cora Campbell. The Buds of Promise will be seen at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Tuesday, July 3, at 8 o'clock. Admission 15 cents, Rev. W. W. Hicks, pastor; Mrs. Margaret Noe, directress. Retreat and others. A grand picnic was given by the Hill Street Baptist Church Monday, at Goodes, Va. Mr. Marshall Calloway, of Ninth Avenue who has been quite ill is reported as immroving. 73 GRADUATES FROM BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH. (Preston News Service.) VIRGINIA—In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Chesterfield, the 18th Lay of May 1923. REBECCA ROSEMON, Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH ROSEMON, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony, by the Plaintiff from the Defendant, on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Joseph Rosemon is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear with OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE! When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give as the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making, comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our There was a grand birthday party given at the home of Rev. James S. Hatcher upon the occasion of his thirty-eighth anniversary and his fifth year at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. He left the same afternoon for Columbus and Xenia. Ohio to attend the commencement exercises at Willforce University. Rev. George P. Miller and other members of his church will also attend. Miss Grace Miller is a student at this institution which is the oldest of color in the United States. Many members and friends of Dr. Hatcher's parish were in attendance. Among other were P. E. Rev. T. W. Cotton, of the Roanoke District; Rev. Smith, our pastor at Cave Springs circuit and Mrs. Hallie Bell Benjamin, of Staunton. Va. Many useful presents were given. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher is recovering from a sprained ankle. Quite a large delegation boarded the train here Monday enroute to the Pythian Grand Lodge session which convened Tuesday morning at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va Among those leaving were Col. W. B. F. Crowell, Grad Lecturer; Mrs. M. H. Burrell, Mrs. M. B. Paxton, Mrs. G. S. Edmondson, Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Sir P. G. Gravely, Sir D. C. Johnson joined the delegation from Pocahontas; Sir Parker, from Pulaekt. Sir Coffee from Rural "And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and planes as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities." Retreat and others. A grand picnic was given by the Hill Street Baptist Church Monday, at Goodes, Va. Mr. Marshall Calloway, of Ninth Avenue who has been quite ill is reported as improving. 73 GRADUATES FROM BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH. Norfolk, Va., June 20.—Diplomans were handed to 73 young men and we men graduates from the Booker T. Washington High School last Friday night. The baccalureate sermon was delivered last Sunday in the First Baptist church by the Rev. Dr. R. Bowling. He urged the graduates "to go forward without fear." The alumnt of the school held a largely attended reunion last Thursday night. Many peritent short addresses were made. You can get fine groceries from Mr. Edward Stewart. See his advertisement. MONTGOMERY, W. VA. DISTRICT NO. 15 African Blood Brotherhood W. L. WHITE, District Organizer, States of West Virginia and Virginia SUB-ORGANIZER WANTED! To the Secretary, H. Yours for the Betterment of the Race W. L. WHITE, Organizer. J. S. NOEL, Acting Sec'y. VIRGINIA—In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Chesterfield, the 18th Lay of May 1923. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony, by the Plaintiff from the Defendant, on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Joseph Rosemount is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear with in ten days after due publication of this order once a week for four successive weeks in the Richmond Planet, a newspaper published in the City of Richmond and do what, may be necessary to protect his interest herein. Teste: PHILIP V. COGBILL. A Copy Teste: Clerk. J. E. BYRD, f. c. VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 18th Day of May 1923 MOLLIE B. BUTTS, against JAMES BUTTS. Plaintiff In Chancery. Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond or matrimony, by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the ground of adultery. And an afidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia., it is ordered that he appear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interests herein. A Copy, Teste: LUTHER LIBBY. Clerk. J. E. BYRD, p. q. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE! When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give as the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making, comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our salesmen about our Banking Plan, which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase CHAS. G. JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1880. ADAMS AND BROAD C. P. HAYES Successor to A. HAYES' SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 7Z7 N. SECOND STREET RESIDENCE, 735 N. SECOND ST. 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PHONE MADISON 1687 FIVE ```markdown ``` RHODESIAN CHIEF BURNS OWN SON TO APPEASE THE GODDESS OF RAIN FOR TRIBE SIX Crusader Service.) Sallisbury, Souther Rhodesia, June 21—That human sacrifice, as described in the Bible, is still practiced in some parts of the Old World was shown recently when six members of a local tribe were sentenced to death for burning alive a young man named Manduza in order to appease the Rain Goddess. Rhodesia had been suffering from a severe drought, and some of the native tribes ascribed it to the wrath of the goddess, who, they believed had been violated. The chief of the tribes conducted inquiries which led him to believe that his son Manduza was guilty of assailing the virtue of the goddess, and Spartan-like, he thereupon ordered blim to be burned in order to appease the wrath of the goddess and save his people from the suffering, they were undergoing as a result of the drought. Counsel for the defense commented on the high motives which lead the chief to sacrifice his own son in order to save his people from drought and referred to parallel cases in Biblical history. He asserted that the case be not contused with the barbarous burnings of human beings in the United States for no other reason than to satisfy the blood-lust of savage men and women. The rain goddess was present in the person of a beautiful young girl, black and beautiful who, however, was not called upon to testify. It is noteworthy that the natives are firmly convinced of the efficacy of the sacrifice, especially as rain fell soon after Manduza was burned. FROM BAHIA BRAZIL. Bahia, Brazil. May 21, 1923. To The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va., U. S. A. My Dear, Mr. Browne, 1000. We now write from a heavy heart of much experience for the years of its puissance. Still our sadness would be more than recompensated ar at least counterbalanced should I know that my pains have been for the removal of the evils which cause them. Therefore I must again express my wholly disap proval of segregation of the races in a democratic country. But to be hasty in coming to the point of my reasoning, I will say that it only confuses society and destroys all possibility for harmonious progress. For a glar ing example in evidence of this fact, we have only to point you to the incid ent of Tulsa, Oklahoma a year and a half ago the case in Reigleh, N. C. and now the case of Stanley town, Florida; with several others in the State, clearly proves that any and all forms of forced segregatio only ag- gravates the social question of racial harmony in the U. S. S. A., and does not help it at all. To mix the people socially, politically and industrially is the only way to bring them to a equitable cooperation with harmoni-ous relations among their people. It is the only way to consolidate the nation into one progressive body. Why, the white people of North and South would long ago have settled their local differences, had there been a local stand taken by the colored people for all the benefits and rights guaranteed in the federal constitution to the citzens of the country. It is the class of colored men who stand at the fore-front who have been so terrorized by the brutality of their white co-patriotics, that they cringe to a kneeling position; instead of calling for help while they maintain a many contention for all the best principles of the American constitution. They not only influence their weaker brethren to surrender their righs without a struggle, but they prevent the laboring classes from coming to an understanding among themselves 01 account of the threatening question of having to compete with slave labor throughout the country, which hope is encourage by the many cowardly expressions made by the colored leaders. This encourages the white people to force the colored people to take some definite stand or leave the country. They dare not let the colored people make any definite progress, even separately, because if they go into powr without the necessary understanding they will not join the laboring class in their universal struggle for an equitable basis of economics; but they would very likely coincide with the capitalists unconditionally and drive the white laboring classes to the war! Viewing the matter from this angle, one dares to say, that all of the ideas of segregation as they have been taught to the colored Americans and by them to their children are corrupt able and wrong. I have had very uncommon experience as a lone fighter in this world for a livelihood and from which I am quite prepared to tell you that what ever your ability may be; you need the cooperation of others in order to succeed. Even should one try to cooperate with the ignorant peoples without the aid of those of higher intelligence, the ignorant will become intelligent in the process of time to know that by envoicing the favors of the strong would give immediate protection to the individual while it worked disastr to the stern competitors. Still, competition is the very life of progress and the moment we all or the greater number of us sell out to our competitors; we not only invite a condition worse than slavery, but we call upon ourselves the just scorn of our victors. I have made some very remarkable fights as an individual, in which I have generally won; but after coming right of a combat that few would survive, only to engage into another of a similar disadvantage, it spells exhaust of energy and money. The moral victory won, if not given to the pub ill and many unthankful people, it will be lost entirely. The oddity of the stand which I always take in the defense of the right, always forces me into a kind of isolation, and this isolation, which is equal to segregation, only produces more difficulties for the next fight. There is so much to learn and to be gained by inter-lattice of RNS OWN SON TO GREAESS OF RAIN FOR TRIBE "In the recent months mob violence has become more active and menacing perhaps more than at any time previous, certainly for years. As it to make their crime all the more cowardly and diabolical in many cases the mobs have concealed their identity and increased the difficulty of apprehending and punishing their members by wearing masks. It goes without saying that no true, intelligent, patriotic American can or will give support or approval to mob violence whether the mob be masked or unmasked, much less can our Baptist people and preachers think of so doing. We can not but hope that all our pastors and churches will studiously refrain from giving approval or support to proceed ure that can possibly encourage disor der in any form." The resolution of the Methodist Misa'on Board came up in connection with a recent lynching and was as follows: "Resolved: That a message of communication and approval be sent Circuit Judge Walker for his fearless and righteous exposition of the law in his charge to the grand jury at Fayette, Missouri, at the time of investigation of a recent act of mob violence committed at Columbia, Missouri and that. CONFESSION GETS A NEW TRIAL FOR MAN "We hereby register our sorrow over the crime of brutal murder by mobs so frequently occurring through out our beloved land, not only because of the unrighteousness of such deeds and the defiance of the law, but also because of the reflection upon our Christianity in the eyes of pagan people." hunted high and low for Hines who was suspected of the affair, and he was arrested in a house not far from the scene of the shooting. Hines was also wanted in connection with alleged violation of the prohibition law, having been convicted of that ana paired, and was alleged to have violated the parole. Following the shooting the man who fired the shot was seen to run from the place and he dropped his cap, which was later picked up by the officers, this figuring to a considerable extent in the trial. Some of those who saw a man running away say it was a much larger man than the accused, others that it was the accused. (Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch June 15, 1923.) --- the races; when comparing the America can Negroes with other peoples of the world; that it makes them appear like stupid beasts, with their argument of voluntary segregation. First, they are not only ignorant of what society is and what it wants; but they are also ignorant of the bene fits which society gives to the individual. Then, they quite forget that they possess the greatest portion of nothing in this world, but ignorance and poverty with its teaming numbers of almost helpless sufferers. The principle wrong idea which they have entertain was that Africa was still in the hands of Negroes, and who were willing and ready to welcome them to that land of milk and honey without a suspicious thought; and now as they learn that Africa and Asia, as well as Europe and America are dominated and governed by white people as a rule, we truly hope that they will lay aside their children talk and set about building themselves homes and all possible happiness in the countries of their birth. The Negroes hold a monopoly upon nothing but ignorance disjunction; which means untold suffering among their people while a few hard hearted bigots with practically empty heads and pockets who live principally by exploring their weak brethren whom they purposely keep in ignorance. Noth withstanding this fact, there are vast opportunities awaiting them; should they awake in time to take the advantage of them, but every day, new evidences are springing forth which give proof to the fact that the late Booker T. Washington was not a competent student of social politics and thus did his people a greater damage than good. Mr. Bruce-Garvey's movement would be just as disastrous, was it not for the awakening that it is causing among the colored people of the world of their sad political plight throughout the world. Hence, rather than give them all the credit for this awakening; let us rather contribute some of it to the volume of the great war of 1914-1920. I do not take any claim at all in this great work, because; unfortunately for me, I could not publish books to scatter throughout the world, nor was there news papers of very wide circulation and popu laity which would interest themselves in extending my predictions and advice to an upto date class of readers and thinkers, who would bare witness of it. However, I am pleased to see that certain organized evils are being routed and exposed as well as being partially if not completely remedied. I swore to myself more than thirty years ago, that I would some day expose the evils of convict-farms to the vengeance of the people. This done, I have one or two more which shall have my attention, just so soon as the sufferers are in a condition to profit from it. I must first demolish the great wall of traitors that protects them. Still I confess that some of them came very near doing me these last four months. —I. S. MOORE, Bahla Brazil. Supreme Court Reverses Hustings Court, Part II., in Murder Case. AFTER-DISCOVERED EVIDENCE IS BASIS Assertion of Ill Man He, and Not Accused, Fired Shot Has Weight. Walter R. Hines, convicted by a jury in Hustings Court II., of the murder of Policeman Washington, I. Curtis, August 22, 1921 was yester day granted a new trial by the Supreme Court of Virginia in session in Wytheville. Until the full opinion of the higher tribunal is received by the court officials here no action will be taken to set the case, as the details of the opinion must be known. It is usual, said Clerk Walt E. Du Val last night, to set the cases for the first Monday after receipt of the papers. Whether Hines will be allowed bail depends also upon the provisions of the opinion. Hines was sentenced to serve fifteen years in the State Penitentiary for the crime. He was convicted on May 17, 1922 and it was from that decision that the appeal was taken to the Supreme Court. Louis O. Wenden burg and J. M. Turner argued the case before the Supreme Court, sitting in this city, and Assistant Attorney-General J. D. Hank, Jr., represented the State. AFTER-DISCOVERED EVIDENCE The plea for the new trial was on after-discovered evidence, the same being a statement made by Curtis Jenkins, who was critically ill, declaring it was himself who had fired the fatal shot. Several persons verified that Jenkins on his dying bed had made the statement. This did not figure in the trial at all, as the occurrence on which the case is understood to be reversed was subsequent to the trial. The opinion means that Hines will again be arraigned for the murder, that the evidence will be offered to the court, and if it is admitted the jury will be required to pass on its credibility and its value. Hines is still in the City Jail. When informed of his having won a new trial Hines appeared supremely happy, but had no statement to make. For several days following the killing of the policeman the detectives THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA GREAT WHITE BAPTIST AND METHODIST CHURCH GROUPS CONDEMN MOB RULE IN AMERICA AND VOICE GROWING SENTIMENT AGAINST LYNCHING Atlanta, Ga., (Special.)—Strong statements adopted last month by the Southern Baptist Convention and the Southern Methodist Board of Missions are pointed out by the Commission on Interracial Cooperation as further indication of the growing determination of the South to eradicate lynching and mob violence. These bodies represent the two greatest denominations in the South, with an aggregate membership of about six millions. The Baptists in annual convention in Kansas City, adopted the following: "This Convention has repeatedly gone on record as unalterably opposed to all sorts of mob violence and mob rule. Perhaps the most vicious and the most dangerous form of lawlessness in our present day is found in the activity and violence of mobs. We both pity and condemn Bolshevism in Russia, and rightly so, while we have occurrences in our own fair land which would chill our blood with horror if they happened in Russia or in any other land, however, be nighted or wanting in the essentials of orderly government. Mob violence deties all law, deplores every principle and function of government and tramples into the dust every human right. Mob violence in the South, in its beginning, most often occurred against individuals of the Negro race for all purposes upon the sanctity of who manhunted, who ill-citious cancers or unprepared. It is not supported for other offenses, against the white race as well as the Negro race. But if the evil had remained or should be confined to the realm in which it began it is not to be tolerated by Christians or by other intelligent patriotic citizens. RESCUED FROM PEONAGE. (By Jersey City N. A. A. C. P.) Rumor that a fifteen year old col or a girl had been brought from Keu tucky to Jersey City, and was being beid in peonage, reached the Jersey City Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recently, and a committee was promptly appointed to investigate by Dr George E. Cannon president of the branch. The committee was com posed of Mrs. Anna Seaverns, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and Miss Anna Har per. During the investigation, the girl became ill, and was removed to the City Hospital. From the hospital the girl was taken into the home of Mrs. Seaverns. The girl, Anna Belle Witler, then appeared before the Jersey City N. A. A. C. P. in the Lafayette Presbyterian Church and thanked the Association for her release, saying: "I am fifteen years old. A white minister, Rev. V. D. Humphry, in Milburn, Kentucky raised me from a baby I finished the eighth grade in school. A little over a year ago a Jersey man told Rev. Humphry that he was com ing North and I wanted to take me. I said I could finish my schooling here. But since coming here I have not been allowed to go to the public school or Sunday School. I had to get up at 6 A. M., attend to the baby, cook break, wash and iron, run errands and do other work and retired about 11 or 12 at night. I have slept on the floor for over a year. Once in a while "would be given a nickel or a dime." Dr. Cannon reports that the Jersey City N. A. A. C. P. will investigate otter cases of colored girls brought from the South and subjected to hardship. SOUTHERN R. P. O. CLERK KICKS ON A NEGRO IN CHARGE (Preston News Service) Raleigh, N. C. June 21.—Senator Overman has recently called on Postmaster General Harry S. New in an effort to have a southern white man, now acting as helper, to be placed in the position of clerk-in-charge on the line running from Goldsboro to Beaufort. Senator Overman told Postmaster General New that it is exceedingly humiliating for a white man to be working under orders of three Negro clerks as a helper. He said that all the white people of North Carolina were against such and they were surprised to learn that such a government as this would permit Negroes to order a southern white man around. It was stated that postal authorities admitted that W. N. Hales (white) was running as helper and that he had made application for the position as clerk-in-charge on the line, but investigation disclosed the fact that under seniority rule and efficiency test Helper and not been so informed. As far as could be learned the postal authorities are determined to have Mr. Hales remain where he is or ask for a transfer to some other department where he may work without feeling so humiliated. It is pointed out that Hales has been in the postal service for more than 34 years and that none of the Negroes on the line have been in service that long. It seems, however, that the efficiency test had much to do with placing the Negroes in the positions they now hold. Hales it was learned, had held several other minor positions in the postal service, none, however, requiring the efficiency that his present one of helper requires. Indications are that the democrats of North Carolina plan to make this a political issue, and it is said that many staunch white republicans throughout the state have expressed some uneasiness in this connection as it will make considerable trouble at election time in local political circles. Insurance Company Cannot Cancel Until Unearned Premium Repaid. IM1 ORTANT DECISION MADE BY COMMISSION Case of Miner Sets Precedent In Compensation Act Interpretation. In an opinion announced today, the Industrial Commission of Virginia held that where an insurance carrier binds itself in its policy to adjust the amount paid on the policy and to return the uneared premium, when it sends a notice of cancellation, the policy remains in force until this provision is complied with and that any alleged cancellation of the policy under this condition is null and void. The opinion is that of the full commission, all of the members concurring therein, and is recorded in the case of John Miller, a colored laborer at the mine of the Murphy Cola Corporation at Midlothian, Chesterfield County. Miller lost his life as a result of an accident at the mine last November. His widow, Charlotte Miller, filed a claim with the commission and the commission awarded her $10.50 a week for a period of 300 weeks and funeral expenses in the sum of $100. The case came on to be heard before the commission as a result of the contention of the U. S. Casualty Company that it had cancelled the policy of insurance, which it had issued the Murphy Coal Corporation and that it was not bound by any awards, judgments or decrees, which might be rendered against it by the Industrial Commission of Virginia under Section 72, of the Virginia Workman's Compensation Law as a result of an accident, which occurred after the date of the alleged cancellation. The Murphy Coal Corporation in answer to this averred that the insurance company had not only failed, until given notice of the accident to return the unearned premium, as required in the policy, but that it had also revived the policy after the alleged cancellation through the efforts of its president and high officials of its associated companies and had never thereafter, or, given a ten-day written notice of cancellation as also required in the policy. The insurance carrier based its case largely on the ground that an of the associated companies which included the United States Casualty Company, the Maryland Casualty Company, the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Company, the Globe Indemnity Company, the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, the London Guarantee and Accident Company and the Standard Accident Insurance Company, had named the United States Casualty to act for and in their behalf with a designated registrar and that this registrar was the only one who had the power to extend the life of the policy or to revive it after it had been cancelled. Much interest is centered in the case, as it involves several points of law which have never before been brought up in connection with the administration of the Workmen's Compensation Act, with indications that the several parties at interest will take the case for final decision to the court of last resort. In addition, instead of only the customary claimant and defendant, the commission found itself confronted by a four-cornered contest, in which not only the employer and employer but the insurance carrier and the insurance broker, who obtained the policy, all appeared as parties at interest, with no less than eight attorneys recording their appearances at the several hearings which were held in the case. The record is the most voluminous yet made with the commission all of the letters, telegrams and other communications passing between the various litigants, as well as the policy binders and other documents, together with the verbal testimony being filed in the case. Had the commission held that the insurance policy was not in effect at the time of the accident the claimant under the act, would be privileged to take the case into a common law court with none of the usual common law defenses being allowed. MORRIS GOOD WILL TOUR. (Crugader News Service) Nashville, N. C., June 21—Charles Satchell Morris, Jr., of Norfolk, Va., world famous orator, has been taking a "Good Will tour of North Carolina" for the past two weeks. It is estimated that more than 50,000 persons of both races have already greeted the distinguished young Virginia. The burden of Morris' forensic efforts in this state has been his insistence that the white race look with consideration, with favor, with appreciation upon the arduous struggle that the Negro is making to lift himself in the economic scale. He concerned himself to a large extent with the present unprecedented exodus declaring that "where justice is done there is no desire to depart for strange sections and uncertain environments." In his address at Hickory in the new City Auditorium, before a vast crowd of more than four thousand persons of both races the distinguited young spokesman declared that "Liberty has always been a fundamental quest of man. Real or fancied he has fought for it in the arena of peace and contended for it in the theatre of conquest. Members of my race are departing from childhood scenes in the South with the speed of the feathered tribe. I would speak no fear to troubled hearts nor enthrone hopeless views. But this I say: "When court houses shall become temples of justice and velvet clad judges shall speak the language of the law, when school houses shall smile serenely from placid mountain brows, when peonage shall vanish from the golden face of Dixie as mist, before the rising sun, when the fetters of the wage slave shall be broken and the chains shall be loosened from the body of the defenceless black, when the hand of the Negro in the South shall hold the batlot, when faith shall whisper sweetly in the ears of the suppliant and no in visible body shall trammell its full expession, then gentlemen these two races here in the South under God, small keep step to the sweet and dulce music of progress until this island of time is united with the continent of eternity." The entire trip through the State to being made by automobile, young Morris is being accompanied on the tour by Prof. George W. Speller of Nashville M C. Dixon of Rocky Mount and a group of soloists who are furnishing music for the occasion. The journey will end in another week with a colosseum meeting in the City Auditorium at Raleigh. Morris who recently spoke from the same platform with the Governor of Virginia at Richmond, in the City Auditorium, before an audience of more than 7,000 persons, is one of the best known Negroes in public life today. CHURCHES SCORE GARY TWELVE HOUR DAY Crusader Service) New York, June 21—Church bodies representing 50,000,000 Protestants, Catholics and Jews combined in a statement issued yesterday which denounces as "morally indefensible" the report of a committee headed by U. S. Steel Chairman Elbert H. Gary against elimination of the trying 12-hour day. The capitalist's attitude is characteris ed as one which "shatters public confidence and advances an unworthy and untenable argument." SEN. BORAH MAY ADDRESS KANSAS CITY CONFERENCE. Senator Borah of Idaho has expressed the hope that he may be able to address the Kansas City Conference. in August of this year., of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Senator Borah's speaking will depend upon what part of the United States he may be in, at the time the Conference takes place. CAN'T WAIT! DOMESTIC ISSUES! BORAH BANG! WORLD COURT Senator Borah is like the little boy with the fireworks who could not wait until the fourth. He is shooting off his rockets and crackers already. STRAIT-TEX HAIR TONIO A Refining and Straightening Tonic for Prizzy, Minky or Coarse, Stubborn Hair. Will Positively Refine, Straighten and Give Luster to the Hair in from Two to Three Applications. GEVEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE STRAIT-TEX 1. Straightens the hair and keeps it straight. 2. Will not injure the hair or the scalp. 3. Will not leave the hair greasy to soil your hat or caller. 4. Refines and gives luster to your hair. 5. 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The award was made by a committee composed of: Bishop John Hurst, Chairman; Theodore Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; Dr. James H. Dillard; Oswald Garrison Villard; Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols; Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Dr. John Hope. The medal is awarded to Dr. Carver "in consideration of his services in agricultural chemistry, his recent recognition by a British Royal Society, and for lectures on agriculture during the last year before white and colored audiences, particularly. In the South, where his clear thought and straight forward attitude have greatly increased 'interracial knowledge and respect.' Dr. Carver's achievements include developing 165 by-products of the peanut and 115 of the sweet potato; making potash and china berry meal from the china berry; making a tonic for stock food from vegetable products. He also devised a dressing for canvass shoes, and white and colored washes from clay; used okra fibre for paper, rope cordage, straw matting and carpet, and made 20 varieties of laundry bluing. HARDING FLAYS ALL EVIL FRATERNITIES. Crusader Service.) Washington, D. C., June 21.—Assuming the menacing and "secret conspiracy" as contrasted with the fraternal organization of high purpose, President Harding in his address today to the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine delivered what is accepted as the first denunciation yet hurled by the Government at the ku klux klan, although he failed to mention it by name. (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark., June 20—Young Edward Evans, a newsboy, arrested last Sunday morning for alleged to have stolen several copies of a daily paper, and who refused to escape when two other prisoners made their get away from the police headquarters was dismissed Monday morning. 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W. Turk, president; Thomas J. Howd, vice-president. C. P. Lancaster, secretary; Leonard H. Foreman, treasurer. A grand ball was held Monday evening in Eagles Hall and on Tuesday a picnic at Rpck Springs Park, W. Va. was the center of attraction for the visitors. ANCRUM SCHOOL TURNS OUT YOUNG MUSICIANS. ANCRUM SCHOOL TURNS OUT YOUNG MUSICIANS. (Crusader News Service.) Boston, Mass., June 21.-Elsie Wood Lewis and Rufus O. Brent were among those who received diplomas in piano forte teachers course at the Commencement Exercises of the Ancram School of Music held in Jates Hall, Wednesday evening June 6. An excellent program was rendered by the graduates, assisted by members of the faculty, adanced students and the school orches tra. Mr. Brent, who is a graduate of Howard University will continue his studies at the New England Conservatory. Mrs. Lewis will return to the Ancram School for a post graduate course. The Ancram School is one of the best known in Massachusetts. It gives courses on the following subjects: Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin, Voice Culture, Violoncello, Saxaphone, Clarinet Flute, Cornet, Harmony, Harmonic Analysis, Counterpoint, Solfegge, Theory, Sight Playing, Sight Reading Transposition, Stage Department, Choir Training, Hand Culture, Italian French, English Diction. MANY NEW TEACHERS IN ATLANTA. (Preston News Service.) Atlanta, Ga., June 20.—At the recent meeting of the Board of Education of Atlanta the following addition al teachers were elected for the Negro schools: Miss Lucille Holman, Miss Ruby Ford, Miss Orthetha Brooks, Miss Eliza bith Williams, Miss Lillian L. Beavers; Miss Katherine Marion, Miss Nellie F. Warner, Miss Inez Bush, Miss Anelia Hill, Miss Janie Wekfield, Miss Willie Mae Starr, Miss Hattie Wimbush, Miss Nellie Brewer, Miss Mae Ruth Lemons, Miss Flora Bedding field, Miss Halle Laster Warner, Miss Elcise Simmons; Miss Gladys Althea Barnes. The following transfers were also announced: Miss Minne Wise, formerly principal of Houston Street School to be made principal of the new Irwin Street School and Prof. R. O. Brown to be made assistant principal of the same school. Prof. E. L. Wynn, now principal of the Mitchell Street School to be made principal of the new Edwin P. Ware School and Miss Ollie Taylor to be made assistant principal. Principals for the Houston Street School and the Mitchell Street School have not been announced. VACATION SCHOOL IN NORFOLK IS OPENED (Preston News Service, Norfolk Va. June 21.—The Vacation term of eight weeks' duration opened June 18th for the purpose of giving the following classes of pupils instruction: 1. Those who have failed in not more than two subjects. 2. Exceptionally bright pupils who are capable of doing a full term's work during the vacation period. 3. Condition pupils and those who have failed in their studies due to loss of time from sickness. The teachers for the summer school are: Lott Carey School Miss Martha Wilson; M. E. Anderson; N. B. Johnson; M. L. Lee; T. L. Williams; J. R. Dangle and M. M. Taylor; Booker T. Washington School: Instructors have not been appointed as yet. It is thought that Prof. J. D. Reddick will be prin- cipal of the Booker T. Washington School. POCAHONTAS LODGE MEMBERS RALLY TO THE HEAD. Deputy Johnson in the Foreground. Pocahontas, Va... June 9 1923 Dear Sir and Brother:—Inclosed we are handing you our check for $25.00 as contributors to Mitchell Defense Fund. We are familiar with the case through the papers and we feel that Sir John Mitchell, Jr., has not committed any crime. Therefore, we are standing willing to do any thing that we can. Our financial aid is at his disposal. From Trustees of Pocahontas Lodge No. 41. K. of P. WISHING US WELL A WORD FROM PORTLAND, ORE. The Advocate, Leading Colored Newspaper of the Northwest. Portland, Oregon Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Editor Richmond Planet, Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir and Contemporary:—We have read with a deal of interest the newspaper items concerning the failure of the Mechanics Savings Bank. We have read your statements concerning your side of the question. And while we are so far away and not able to be on the scene and see things for ourselves, let us assure you that we have confidence in your integrity and honesty and cannot possibly believe that you are guilty of the charges although declared so in a court of law Having lived in the South at least half of our lives we know something, of the white man's justice to educated high-minded colored people. If you had been shiftless, a do-nothing and a hat-in-hand Negro, you would have not only been tolerated but encouraged. But you are the equal of those men who seek to down you, and there's where the trouble begins. Then, too, there are those of our own race who cannot stand to see others of their kind advance and be something. They are jealous, envious and poor things, ignorant. They would rather see us all down than for one to rise above the other. We have been engaged in work towards the uplift of our own and no sooner than we get our heads "above the water," get a little recognition from the other side, above that of the masses, our own becomes the enemy. It is a hard task; it is a great sacrifice this lifting of a race. We hardly know what to write to you, but we wanted you to know that whale you have been found guilty by the courts, we do not believe you guilty Remember the tho' that if there is any stealing to be done from our people, let the white man do it. There is not near the holler if he does it and know it, as there is when one of our own is suspected. (smiles) We are a funny people, and we sometimes wonder if we are worth saving at so great a price. Let us know what we can do away up here to help you. Our better half, Mrs Cannady is a practicing attorney here and the other half is still engaged in publishing The Advocate. Perhaps we could do something. We have little money, but no doubt we may be able to collect a small defense fund to help out. Send us the information we need because we feel that whatever of fects one of us no matter where located, effects us all. We feel your interest as keenly as if we were there or you up here. With best wishes, we are MR. AND MRS. E. D. CANNADY. A WORD FROM ORANGE, VA. Orange, Va. June 13, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 811 North Fourth St., Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir and Brother:—I can not feel satisfied until I have expressed to you my sympathy. We are all in this world to have trouble, and the only thing to do is to fight bravely to the end. I have never dreamed or thought that you are guilty of the thing with which you are accused, but continue to pray and let the Lord lead you and I feel perfectly safe in saying that you will come out more than victorious. I am Fraternally yours, EDWARD THOMS, D. D. G. C A VOICE FROM BRISTOL, VA. My Dear Mr. Mitchell. Jr., I want you to know that I am praying for you and that my heart, caries many sad regrets of you being the least worried and wrongfully treated by a people that cannot see as it really is. May God bless you. My father and I are willing to help you in what ever way we can. You shall always have our support. I am hoping to see you happy again. Yours sincerely, MRS. C. B. BANKS, Bristol, Va. (Bristol Hotel) A VOICE FROM ROANOKE Roanoke, Va. June 11, 1923 Standing as you are upon the block as the hostage for your people and the right of all people, listening to the cruel jeers of those who have forgotten their sacred obligation—look! Amid the dark clouds, about you stands the Damon. (Prayer.) Through and by him the entire race and all races have stayed the cruel executioners of frighteness. Through Him I shall ever present your case and your worth to the world to God who rewards the life and not the color. Remember this: Braving the cruelest shame Proves the noblest Soul. Ever yours in F. C. and B.. REV. P. G. GRAVELY. 123-7th Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Buy Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing, the miracle hair treatment, at your druggists, from our agents, or by mail direct from us. Price 25c, postpaid. AGENTS WANTED Write for our money making plan and circulars TODAY. We have thousands of agents who are making real money selling Hi-Ja products. KINKY NAPPY HAIR--DON'T HAVE IT; MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND. Conf. 10.00 A Friend 1.00 Chester Carter 1.00 A Friend 1.00 A Friend 1.00 A Friend 1.00 Thomas Byrd 28. A Friend 1.00 Mrs. Harriet Blunt 1.00 S. S. S. 1.00 Mrs. Lucy Dabbs 30. A Friend 10 Mrs. A. G. Thompson 5.00 Donation 200.00 Pocahontas Lodge No. 41, K. of P. Pocahontas, Va. 25.00 Lawyer J. R. Clifford Martinsburg, W. Va. 5.00 Miss Frances Pollard, New York, N. Y. 1.00 Mrs. Mary L. Johnson 1.00 Mrs. Annie Sharrah 1.00 Mrs. Susie T. Winston 1.00 B. F. Morrell, Jamestown, R. I. 10.00 Mrs. Elenora Jones 1.00 Donation 100.00 ATTORNEY CLIFFORD Martinsburg, W. V. June 11, 1923. Hen. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Virginia. My Dear Friend Mitchell:— God knows my heart goes out to you. I hope this little gift will be received in the spirit the Widow's mite was. I shall keep my ear to the ground and if I find a duplication be necessary, you shall have it. Mrs. Clifford and her sister, Mrs. C. F. Cook, wife of Prof. Geo. W. Cook of Howard University, boldly believe in your honesty. I still have faith in your Supreme Court in your behalf With sincere love and best wishes. I am very truly yours. J. R. CLIFFORD. A VOICE FROM GRAHAM, VA. Graham, Va. Thinking of you as a brother affords me much pleasure in telling you not to fear, because I have asked the Lord to help you and He has never failed to help me Please dont doubt Him. He will save you. Now don't forget me and what I have said to you; don't thank me, but God. He has for given you, now be at ease. God is with you. Now pray for me. Your friend, BRAXTON RODGERS, Lodge No. 165. K. of P., Box 356, Graham, Vo Inclosed you will find my subscription to The Planet as I am following your case with great Interest and do not care to miss one issue of your valuable paper. I have been a subscriber to the Planet for over twenty-five years and have always had implicit faith in your honesty and integrity, and my faith in you is still unshaken. I believe that it is a plot of those who are jealous of your progress as a Negro and your ability as a man. Flight it out Mr. Mitchell, your cause is the common cause of all. Your people, the people whom you have loved and done so much for, will stand by you. If all the lawyers, judges and courts in the world convicted you and said you were guilty, we would still believe in you and love you. "In spite of rock and tempest's roar, in spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes are all with Our hearts, our hopes are all with the,— the,— Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers our tears, Our faith triumphant o'er our fears, Are all with thee—are all with thee Sincerely yours, REUBEN C. CARTER SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER So that every lady and gentleman may see just what Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing will do to straighten and beautify the hair we are making the following remarkable introductory offer. On request $1.00 we will forward 4 boxes of Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing and 1 bottle of Hi-Ja Cocoanut Shamate of this assortment, $1.25), all for the price of $1.00. Send $1.00 Today WRITE FOR INFORMATION. RESIDENCE COURSE ONLY. U. S. COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA A VOICE FROM NEW YORK. I have personally known you since June 19, 1905 and dealt with you from e business stand-point as well even down to this time without an unshaken confidence in you and with your past reputation and square dealings. I have been successful in holding together the Lodges in North Dan ville District. Although a few have fallen by the way they regret they were so hasty in so doing. New York City, June 12, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. Enclosed you will find the sum of One dollar ($1.00, though small in its presentation, I trust that you will receive it as a token of long friendship and great respect as a friend of my father for many years. I trust that the Almighty will con- fort and uphold you in this strife. But with the majority of members and friends as well, we are praying that you may over come. If God be for you who can be against you? Be it ever remembered that every dark cloud has a silver lining. May God bless you and heaven amile upon you. I remain your friend. Yours in F. C. and B., -G. W. FULTZ. Great Baptist Leader Pledges Support. Chicago, Illinois. 98, 187 MADISON STANFIELD SPEAKS Roanoke. Va... Roanoke, Va. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. I was greatly relieved of no little burden when I read the proceedings and results of your trial last Tuesaas. I have always contended your fidelity and innocence of ever having wronged any man or men. I shall pray Gods favor upon you as the days go by, hop in that all may be made clear and plain and that the innocent may not be caused to suffer further for the guilty. I hope to remain yours in F. C. and B. My Dear Brother:—I am writing to say that I regret very much to note the course of the Courts in respect to you. We have great confidence in your ability, sincerity and the unselfless service that you have rendered to your race, the light of which can not be bedimmed by this cloud of sorrow through which you are now passing. We are praying for you and if there is anything we can do to serve you, do not hesitate to command me at once. Very sincerely yours. MADISON STANFIELD SENDS TEN DOLLARS. Pres. Nat. Baptist Convention, U. S. A. Cumberland, Va. June 4, 1923. HON. JUDSON W. LLYONS, EX- REGISTER OF TREASURY. Mr John Mitchell Jr. My Dear Friend:—I received youre of a recent date, which found me well as I hope this will find you, with all of my best wishes and sympathy for you, in your days of trouble, of which no one, who knows you and studied you on questions, which were directly against your interest could believe a dishonest thought or act could be attached to your life. Augusta, Ga., May 31 1923 Richmond, Virginia My Dear John:—Words are inadequate to express my deep and sincere sympathy for you in your present embarrassment. No one could make me believe that you would have delicately and intentionally mis-used a dollar of that money, and I have an abiding faith that you will in the end convince your bitterest foe that you did not. I wish very much to see you. I thank you very much for your confidence and hope that you may over come your enemies and triumph with your usual force and justice. I here with inclose check for $10.00. God bless you old friend and give you a "safe deliverance." I am yours truly, A. M. TOLER SERGT. Troop D., 9th Cavalry, RETIRED. A WORD FROM OHIO A VOICE FROM ROANOKE. College Hill, Ohio, May 28, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Lear Sir: I cannot feel satisfied until I have written you a word of en couragement. I regret that such trouble has befallen you concerning the bank. I do not feel that you are guilty of such as happened. A man of your standing cannot be. I hope and I trust that you shall over come your enemies. My Dear Sir;—I wish to extend to you my heart-felt sympathy in the regards of racial trouble I want to say that I have been praying sincerely for you since your trouble began. I have never doubted once that you would get clear and will never. I feel that it is a trial of your faith and I want you to pray and be a hold soldier. I am sure that the smoke from the battle field has nearly cleared away. I realize I can see it at a distance through Christ. Summit Court is in sympathy with you and also Blooming Rose. This is from a friend until death. Yours truly, MRS. MINNIE PRICE. A WORD FROM BOYKINS, VA. Boykins, Va., June 4, 1923. Yours truly, (MR$) G. G. EDMUNDSON. Sir:—I am just saying a few words of consolation to you in this hour of trial. We are in one world of trouble and we are having it so. The Lord is not dead. He lives and reigns yet so. The wrong cannot overcome right and sad to me to think you put yourself upon the altar and not be accepted. We the Boykins Court is praying for you to put all your trust in the God of heaven and be a man once more time and if any good, we can do we will be more than glad to help. We cannot believe the report to be true nor can I think the one that are A WORD FROM DANVILLE. Danville, Va. May 29 1923 Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. Dear Brother:—In this hour of your trouble I take this method of ex- pressing to you my heart-felt sym- pathy. With my pen I not only oneway or to show you that you have my sym- pathy, but my daily prayer is that you may have justice in your new trial and right will win. L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines TO RELIEVE ALL DISEASES OR NO CHARGE 220 W. BROAD STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? If so, call and see L. J. HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines 220 W. Broad Street. 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Prompt Service. Orders in or out of the city solicited. The Finest Caskets and the Cheapest furnished on short notice. Marriages and Social Functions Also a Specialty. DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE PHONE: MADISON 680 Richmond, Va. July 8, 1915. A perfect cure has been effected by L. J. Hayden's Pure Herb Medicines. After waiting thirteen years and have not suffered from the horrible disease, Gravel, I desire to make a statement to L. J. Hayden: Thirteen years ago twelve leading physicians of my city treated me for Kidney trouble and gravel without the desired benefit. These doctors advised me to be operated on, as that was the only chance for me. I was advised to go and get some of L. J. Hayden's Herb Medicine and try be fore being operated on. I did so, and in twenty-four hours after using his medicines I passed at least a half dozen gravel, some as big as a large pea. Since that time I have not suffered with the gravel. I highly recommend L. J. Hayden's medicine to all suffering humanity. I am. J. A. PAGE. 4 Auburn Ave., Richmond Va. W. I. JOHNSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR 10 WEST LEIGH STREET, Prompt Service. Orders in or out Caskets and the Cheapeast Marriages and Social Fun DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE trying to convict yo uthink so, it is just the black heart in them so don't be discouraged for God is not dead, or asleep, pray on. I hope you can win the race at last. Please Sir accept these few remarks in the greatest sympathy. I am one that is praying for you. —MARY G. TURNER. A VIRGINIAN SENDS HELP Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond Planet. Richmond, Va. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—Having written you before to express my sympathy, I am writing now to express it in a more substantial way. I am glad to read in the Planet that a Defense Club has been organized to raise funds to defend you and I trust it will be large enough to defend you to the highest court of the land if it becomes necessary. I am from Virginia and you know that means I believe in fighting until there is no fight left in the adversary. Here is a chance for our people to make a hero of a Hero, instead of making heroes of our criminals as is often the case. I trust that we shall be able to not only raise a fund large enough to defend you in your trials, but large enough to restore to you your home if you should loose it. Please find my check enclosed and as long as I have one dollar you can have a part. Yours for success. —JAS. E. KEFFORD. A VOICE FROM CHARLOTTE CO. Charlotte C. H., Va. May 17, 1973. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. My Dear Mr. Mitchell—I note with very deep regret that your request for a new rial has been denied you and I am writing to say that I trust you will have more favorable consideration when your case comes up before the Suprme Court. With renewed assurances of my sympathy, I am Fraternally yours, J. MURRAY JEFFRESS, R. W. G. L. A VOICE FROM ATLANTA, GA. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor, Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. My Dear Brother John—This is to ex- press to you my most sincere sympathy and keenest regret in your unfortun- ate dilemma and to assure you of my unshaken confidence in your integrity. I cannot bring myself to be believe that you have intentionally de- frauded anybody—the verdict of the court to the contrary notwithstanding. I do not believe that you in your declin- ing years, after having fought for the right of your people, and made the many sacrifices you have, and as dear as the bank of which you were the founder, was to you, that you would I was cured of a very bad case of Rheumatism by two bottles of L. J. Hayden's wonderful Herb Medicine, after suffering a long time with the dreadful disease. I was unable to move hand or foot, and after I had taken three doses of the medicine I was able to get out of my bed and walk across the floor, and only two bottles of the medicine has made me a perfectly well man in every respect. I cannot give Mr. L. J. Hayden too much praise for what he has done for me. I have sent many other suffering ones to him, and they have also gotten cured. My daughter was also cured of Rheumatism and Indigestion by L. J. Hayden's Herb Medicines at No. 220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. I recommend Mr. L. J. Hayden as one of the greatest healers of the sick on earth. Respectfully, J. D. TAYLOR, 2419 E. Grace St. Richmond Va. N'S SONS, INC. ORS, EMBALMERS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PHONE MADISON 686 wiftyly, wickedly and criminally stirke it down and defraud the people you have done so much to uplift. If I can assist you in any way, shall be glad to do it. I am enclosing you a little check for $10.00, as an evidence of my sincerity. I do not know that you need it, but if you do, I shall be glad to do more. With the hope that you may in the end be vindicated and praying to that end, I am Yours very cordially, —B. J DAVIS, Editor. A VOICE FROM CAPE CHARLES Cape Charles Va. May 80, 1923. Dear Sir and Bro:—We the under- sign desire to write you a letter to let you know that we are in deep sym- pathy with you in your great terror you are going through, which we sin- cely believe is caused by sins of others. Knowing you as we have for many years and knowing you have stood for honesty, just and right, prin- ciples we will never believe if all the world of your enemies should falsely We further believe and know that you are being tried as Jesus was. Not for your sins, but for the sins of others. We are praying that all may be well with you soon. Yours in F. C. and B., SIR S. J. LOGAN, DR. D. W. PALMER, acuse you, that you ever had any oth- er motive than honest, just and right principle. FROM PUEBLO, COLORADO Pueblo, Colorado. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—The sau news of the Court rulings in your case came to me as a great shock. I was startled. It is nothing but prejudice malice, and envy. If I had the means, I would come to your rescue at once. Be brave. Let us hope and look for the best. Mrs. James and I will pray to the God of heaven, our God for you: He is a loving God. He will bless you and support you from all harm. We are your sincere and true friends. MR. and MRS. L. L. JAMES. A VOICE FROM RICHMOND Richmond, Va., June 3, 1923 Mr. Mitchell:— Please accept this little token of respect. It is small but given with the deepest sympathy. I can only pray that God in His infinite goodness and mercy will comfort and uphold you. If I can be of any service to you, do not fail to call upon me. Your friend. MRS. ADELAIDE G. THOMPSON